Structural Steel Design Explained – Ep 074
In this episode, we talk to Alex Morales, Assoc. AIA, EDAC, PMP, LEED Green Assoc., about structural steel design and how he went from architecture to falling in love with steel. He also talks about some of the latest innovative steel systems and how they are helping structural engineers. Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of […]
Disrupting Infrastructure Solutions as a Trusted Community Member
As 2021 opens, my optimism bias is on full tilt. Empathizing with the global socio-economic trauma caused by COVID-19, I am certain that regenerative infrastructure investments can underpin recovery. Yet will they? Will investments in our social and civil infrastructure, benefiting from a period of unprecedented disruption, have inclusive sustainable societal implications? Scott Galloway’s Post […]
The Increasing Importance of BIM for Civil Engineering
Every building project, no matter how small, comes with many aspects to consider and disciplines to reconcile. Sometimes, that’s the hardest part — having everyone work together without getting in each other’s way. For decades now, architects, engineers, and building contractors have looked for ways to resolve this problem, as well as cut project costs […]
Equity in AEC and the Challenges Engineers Face in the Office Environment and the Trades – Ep 037
In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Traut-Todaro. SE, LEED AP, a senior engineer at the American Institute of Steel Construction about equity in the AEC world. She expands on some of the challenges faced in the office environment and in the trades and how you can become more involved in the AEC Industry. Engineering […]
How AI Might Affect Your Design and Forensic Processes as an Engineer – Ep 36
Image by vecstock on Freepik In this episode, we talk to Dr. Badri Hiriyur, Ph.D., Vice President and Director of Artificial Intelligence at Thornton Tomasetti (TT) about the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in the AEC industry and how it may affect your design and forensic processes as an engineer. Engineering Quotes: […]
Five Points Structural Engineers Should Know About the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide – Ep 027
In this episode of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Anne Ellis, a leader in the AEC industry, about the ASCE SEI Global Practice Guide. Anne provides five very important points that structural engineers should know about this guide. The Global Practice Guide, developed by and for the structural engineering community, highlights those […]
COVID-19 and the AEC Industry
Navigating how to operate your business through the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge. While much is still unknown, and we’re a little over a month in the shelter-in-place order, we were curious to see how professional services firms in the architecture, engineering, and consulting industries are adapting. What we found is that the AEC […]
Factors Affecting Growth in the AEC Industry
There are a number of factors specific to the engineering industry that can affect growth. This article highlight three factors that affects growth in the AEC Industry.